Stories

A student in a black and red top stands smiling with her arm around her smiling teacher, who is wearing a white shirt.
“An amazing mentor”: Arts Academy grad shares story of how Interlochen’s arts faculty became like a second family to her

A student dressed in black leans against a bridge overlooking a cityscape at night.
From Beijing to the stately pines: Winter Wu helps international students find their place at Arts Academy

A smiling director poses with a clapperboard in front of camera equipment.
From reluctant actress to sought-after acting coach: Ria Pavia draws on her wide-ranging career to help others shine

MK Keso shares a presentation on Zambia at the Fall 2023 Interlochen Arts Academy Culture Fair.
Written in the stars: MK’s journey

A man scoops up a handful of earth.
Planting the seeds: Greenacres documentary project launches with research, exploration, and hands-on learning

A bearded man with a tie stands in the light from a window and smiles.
The guy with the tie: Meet Tony Farragh, who’s bringing class and commitment to Interlochen’s Hospitality Division.

An Interlochen Arts Academy percussion student plays a bass drum
The Interlochen Advantage: Admission tips from Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music

Lukas Drysdale and his mother at a gallery opening in the Dow Center for Visual Arts
Four formative years: Lukas’s story

Picture of senior student Nettie James-Drost with long brown hair in front of a large city at night.
Set for success: Fourth-year senior Nettie shares her journey through Theatre Design & Production

A smiling student wearing a green shirt strides down a sidewalk on Interlochen's campus.
Students speak: Is Interlochen a good school?